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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.90, 248.56 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.90, 248.56 and 141.38 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.90 : 248.56 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.90/248.56 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.90x = 248.56 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.90x = 35,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,141.41/179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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